Pinguicula grandiflora
Large-flowered butterwort
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Pinguicula grandiflora, commonly known as the large-flowered butterwort, is a temperate insectivorous plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. One distinguishing feature of the species is its flower, which is much larger than the average for the genus.
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Pinguicula grandiflora, commonly known as the large-flowered butterwort, is a temperate insectivorous plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. One distinguishing feature of the species is its flower, which is much larger than the average for the genus.
Distribution
The plant is native to parts of Europe; such as France, Ireland, Spain and Switzerland,
It is not native to Great Britain, but has been introduced in a few places in England and Wales. It has also been introduced to Czechoslovakia.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 0–2,400 m
- Altitude Class
- highland
- Native To
- Ireland, France, Spain, Switzerland
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Summer 18–24°C / Winter dormancy -2–6°C
- Humidity
- 55–85%
- Notes
- European alpine species. Forms dormant winter bud (hibernaculum).